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    Calcium Magnesium question

    nope it is not safe to say that as mag depending on live stock will can use more Mg then ca..... take chalice's for example they are Mg lovers reason my tank dropped so far in Mg and bringing it back up slowly. but with regular water changes it should be ok to keep in the general area 1300 is...
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    calc reactor setup help

    yeah like stated above start with 1 -2 drips per second then adjust as needed. thats the safe way to dial it in. too many will drop the ph in the tank too low and thats where the crashes happen.
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    Lighting delima

    250 better choices in bulbs also
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    calc reactor setup help

    well how much ca are you using a day ? as you use more ca you will have to adjust as needed. being that said it is a pain in the but to adjust and this is where most crash their tanks in this process. you want to adjust where you think you need it and let it sit for a day then adjust up or down...
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    Can this tank be saved?

    shoot me you number I will text you photos of my tank with the square stock in it works great and can add as like my tank is 1/14 inch thick now due to the stock added around the tank.
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    To reef big? or not to reef big?? LOL

    the only thing that concerns me is who is the tank made by I heard horror stories of a local guy that built tanks and bailed out with alot of peoples money and issues and from time to time some come back on here looking for him. as there sump or tank just blew out. so knowing who made the tank...
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    Foam in the aquarium

    I seen regular used but I believe most epoxy over it. there is another one that I used it is in the lawn and garden section aka out side that works great and did not need to epoxy over it. it is in a while can with a black lid I think it is called beketts can't remember but they will probly not...
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    please help ID this crab for me.

    check this link looks to be a matrix crab but thats with my foggy glasses tring to see the photo good. http://www.chucksaddiction.com/
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    Problem....need help

    Knocks on wood I never had a eel or any fish jump on me only one tank unclosed but still open on the back side my eels been in 2 55's and a 100 and never tried to escape i don't think I ever saw it come to the top of the tank has yours shown signs of jail breaks? you could also do the clear...
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    ANYOnE HeLP??

    black tangs a more mild then yellows but there is some in cali also rob , John and cy all quoted me on a black tang I got mine from cali though. but here you can get them 500 -600 to one of the local stores.
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    Anyone remember Fish Haven?

    Being I am new to the state I am not sure lol
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    DIY Doser AKA "Drews Doser"

    so this is just for kalk or you going with 3 part dosing?
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    Good Place To Buy Fish Near Federal Way

    john does and can order anything you want also you can pm him he will usually have a price back to you with in 24-48 hrs has for me in less then 24 hrs I was there looking for him today also . slacker took a day off of work. barrier will order anything you want also talk to CY I always go to...
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    Bulkhead Seals

    what size are you looking for I have a few spares
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    Used This Electronic Salinity Tester ?

    I have one in my garage I never used bought it used never even thought abut setting it up
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    Any good saltwater fish stores around

    depends on how far you want to drive to me they are all kinda far lol but vivid in canooga park nice store I was there a couple weeks ago they did a nice upgrade on there frag tanks also. also in fullerton socal tropical fish Tom great guy nice store also I haven't been there in a while great...
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    Petco $1 a gallon sale

    it was all petcos this time I plan on getting a few breeder tanks and a couple 20s just to have on hand
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    Magnesium consumption??

    thats where your mag is more then likely going then coraline will consume mG also. thats what my issue is I just dump a box of epsom in my tank as that is the eexact amount to bring it up 100ppm for the day I actually have to get some more I ran out.
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    Fish Shopping! What should I add?

    and also try and get in touch with LES wet pets hawaii a sponser here he has a sale going on now. good time to get on some great fish
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    Sump design ideas please

    I look at it whats best for your system and equipment there is no right or wrong way well there is a wrong way but if it suits your needs and equipment then go for it.
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